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Social Justice

The War on Cancer: Big Pharma Is Keeping Us From Developing Low-Cost Treatments

Big Pharma’s focus on blockbuster cancer drugs squeezes out research into potential treatments that are more affordable. Says one researcher: "What is scientific and sexy is driven by what can be monetized."

Jake Bernstein

Social Justice

What Steve Jobs’ Death Teaches Us About Public Health

Studies have shown that when public figures die from disease, the public takes notice. New research suggests this could be the key to reaching those who are most at risk.

Bettina Chang

Social Justice

Chemists Endorse Marinating Meat With Beer

It decreases the formation of carcinogenic material.

Ryan Jacobs

Social Justice

Let’s Take a Moment to Talk About the Good Side Effects of Birth Control

As a way to politicize the issue, most media coverage of birth-control methods is focused on the potential complications of use, but far more women experience positive benefits, including cancer prevention and menstrual regulation.

Jessica Kiley